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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.76 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.76 and 30.07 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.76 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.76 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.76 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.49/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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